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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Smt Anupriya Patel delivers the key note address at the ‘1st Annual Senior Care Conclave - Igniting Industry for India’s Ageing Sector’
Urges Corporates to Explore Opportunities of Investment in the Emerging Field of Senior Care
“Corporate leaders across all sectors should explore opportunities of investment in the emerging field of senior care.” This was stated by SmtAnupriya Patel, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare during her keynote address at the ‘1st Annual Senior Care Conclave’ organised by Confederation of Indian Industry , here today. Speaking at the function, SmtAnupriya Patel stated that the rapidly changing global demographics have resulted in a sharp rise in the demand for senior care services.“Health services are to be designed in such way that there is a complete coordination across the thread of care providers to cure acute conditions and symptoms,” she said. SmtAnupriya Patel also released a CII Report“Igniting Potential in Senior Care Services” and inaugurated an exhibition at the event.
Speaking at the occasion, SmtAnupriya Patel statedthat the rapidly changing global demographics have resulted in a sharp rise in the demand for senior care services. This coupled with an increased life expectancy of the population, and an increased tendency globally to have nuclear families, has further accelerated the growth in the senior care sector, she said.
Highlighting the initiatives of the Health Ministry,SmtAnupriya Patel saidthat the “National Programme for the Health Care of Elderly ” addresses various health related issues of the elderly people and the programme is an articulation of the international and national commitments of the government. The programme is State oriented and basic thrust of the programme is to provide dedicated health care facilities to the senior citizens  at various level of primary, secondary and tertiary health care, she added.“The basic aim of the NPHCE Programme is to provide dedicated, specialized and comprehensive health care to the senior citizens at various levels of state health care delivery system including outreach services. Preventive and promotive care, management of illness, health manpower development for geriatric services, medical rehabilitation & therapeutic intervention and IEC are some of the strategies envisaged in the NPHCE,”SmtAnupriya Patel mentioned.
The Minister further stated that NPHCE was launched in 100 identified districts of 21 States and Eight Regional Geriatrics Centres in selected medical colleges as referral units during the 11th Plan period. As on March 2018, 520 districts in 34 states and UT’s had been sanctioned for provision of geriatric care services. “19 regional geriatric centres in government medical colleges of 18 states sanctioned for specialized care and training purpose. Two National Centres for Ageing in AIIMS Delhi and Madras Medical College, Chennai have been sanctioned to be developed as centres of excellence for geriatrics. In 2018-19, 79 more districts have been recommended, taking the number of districts sanctioned for provision of geriatric care services to 599 districts,” She elaborated.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to kickstart distribution of PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards in Gujarat
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will kickstart the distribution of PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards in Gujarat on 17th October at 4 PM via video conferencing.
As the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Prime Minister had started the "Mukhyamantri Amrutam " scheme in 2012 to protect poor citizens from the catastrophic costs of medical treatment and illness. In the year 2014, ''MA'' Yojana was extended to cover those families who are having an annual income limit of Rs. 4 lakh. Later, this scheme was extended to several other groups as well. The scheme was rebranded as Mukhyamantri Amrutam Vatsalya  Yojana.
Drawing from the experience of the success of the scheme, Prime Minister launched the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana  in 2018 - the largest health insurance scheme in the world providing coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakh per family per year, for primary, secondary and tertiary care hospitalization without any cap on the family size and age. With the launch of the AB-PMJAY, Gujarat integrated MA / MAV Yojana with the AB-PM-JAY scheme in 2019 with the name PMJAY-MA Yojana and the beneficiaries under MA/MAV and AB-PMJAY became eligible for co-branded PMJAY-MA cards.
During the programme, Prime Minister will kickstart the distribution of these cards, after which printed 50 lakh coloured Ayushman cards will be distributed to all the beneficiaries across Gujarat, at their doorstep, by National Health Authority empanelled agencies after doing e-KYC of beneficiaries.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Condoles demise of Shri Soli Sorabjee
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Shri Soli Sorabjee.
In a tweet, Shri Modi said:
“Shri Soli Sorabjee was an outstanding lawyer and intellectual. Through law, he was at the forefront of helping the poor and downtrodden. He will be remembered for his noteworthy tenures India’s Attorney General. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers.”
Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communique
Vide Notification no. K.13011103/2022-US.I dated 11.l2.2022, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause  of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Dipankar Datta, Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Union Minister of State for Agriculture& Farmer’s Welfare Shri Parshottam Rupala launches the Bamboo Market Page on Govt e-Marketplace  portal
The National Bamboo Mission and the Government e-Marketplace  have been working together for having a dedicated window on the GeM portal for marketing of the Bamboo Goods . Resultant to the collaboration, a dedicated window “The Green Gold Collection” for bamboo products was launched by the Union Minister of State for Agriculture Shri Parshottam Rupala during a virtual event on 3rd June, 2021 in the presence of Dr. Alka Bhargava, Additional Secretary, Dept of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare,Shri. P.K. Singh, CEO, GeM, Dr. Rajeev Kandpal, CFO, GeM, Smt. Chhavi Jha, Joint Secretary, Dept of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare, Dr. Ranjit Singh, Director National Bamboo Mission and Shri Anurag Aswathi, Product Manager, GeM. Shri. P.K. Singh provided a Brief overview of GeM and Bamboo market page. The event witnessed participation by 200+ participants, largely bamboo enterprises from across the country.
In his inaugural address the Minister lauded the combined efforts of NBM and GeM to develop the dedicated window for the bamboo products in a very short period of time. The dedicated window will provide an electronic platform for the small manufacturers and niche sellers thereby vastly increasing their reach to attract buyers and at the same time will provide niche products from trusted sources to the buyers, a win-win situation for both. He also appreciated the vast range of products that are being developed from bamboo in the country and opined that the kitchen ware could be a much healthy alternative to the utensils prevalent these days. He reaffirmed that this pan India platform would prove to be very useful for giving the bamboo entrepreneurs a much robust market outreach.
The session also had a close interaction to address the concerns and doubts of the entrepreneurs so as to encourage registration in large numbers.
“The Green Gold Collection” [https://gem.gov.in/national-bamboo-mission], a unique initiative of the National Bamboo Mission and GeM, showcases a range of exquisitely handcrafted bamboo and bamboo products, handicrafts, disposals and office utility products on the GeM portal, and aims to provide bamboo artisans, weavers and entrepreneurs in rural areas with market access to Government buyers. Product categories ranging from bamboo poles to bamboo products in furniture, lifestyle & décor, kitchenware, industrial machinery, handcrafted items such as toys and office utility items like agarbatti/ incense sticks, disposables, water bottles, yoga mats, charcoal, etc. are being uploaded on the portal for Government buyers. This initiative seeks to promote the adoption and use of bamboo products among Government buyers and usher a sustainable rural economy for an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey releases 11th Common Review Mission  report
Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare released the 11thCommon Review Mission  report of the National Health Mission, here today. Speaking at the function, Shri Choubey stated that India has registered a record 22% reduction in MMR since 2013,which is the highest percentage decline so far when compared to all the previous reductions in MMR as per the earlier rounds of SRS. “Maternal Mortality Ratio of India has declined from 167 in 2011-2013 to 130 in 2014-2016. It is because of the joint efforts of the Ministry and the States. I congratulate the States and all stakeholders associated with this achievement,”Shri Choubey said.
Smt Preeti Sudan, Secretary , Shri Manoj Jhalani, AS & MD andDr. S Venkatesh, DGHS was also present at the occasion.
Addressing the participants, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey said that 60% to 70% of health work in the States is done through NHM. NHM has a huge responsibility in making India healthy and disease free. He further said that it has led to improved health outcomes and health indicators due to strengthened system of healthcare delivery. “National Health Mission continues to play an important role in strengthening public health systems at the state and sub district levels, Shri Choubey stated.He was also of the view that state Health Ministers should also be adequately informed about NHM activities as this shall enhance their involvement in the programme.
Smt Preeti Sudan, Secretary  stated that NHM is a great institutional framework as it helps to assimilate government structures, diverse working conditions and priorities existing in the states. She further added that NHM provides multi-sectoral flexibility and convergence to the States to implement shared health goals.
Smt Preeti Sudan further said that the Ministry has undertaken to strengthen Sub Health Centres as Health and Wellness Centres  in a phased manner so as to meet the commitment of operationalizing 1,50,000 HWC by 2022. “One of the key elements is the midlevel provider in HWCs. We must focus on training them and enhancing their capacities,” she added.She further stated that the NMC Bill will enable flexibility in hiring manpower in the States. She suggested that NHM needs to look at Anti-microbial Resistance  especially in SNCUs and should ensure that they are infection free. She also emphasized on the need for developing specific time bound strategy for leprosy and kala-azar districts.
The 11th CRM team visited 16 States/UTs, of which 4 were North-Eastern States, 6were High Focus States and 6were Non-High Focus States. The terms of reference include service delivery; quality assurance; RMNCH+A; human resources; community processes; information and knowledge; healthcare financing; procurement of drugs, diagnostics and supply chain management; NUHM; and governance and management. The CRM report spans all aspects of health system reform and uses a mix of methods- including secondary data review, rapid assessment of facilities, and implementer and beneficiary perspectives.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal calls upon MSME sector to be Agents of Change as India aims to become Atmanirbhar
Union Budget 2023-24 has provided the launch pad for the MSME sector to become active agents towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat: Shri Sonowal
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal today spoke about the pivotal role that Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises  sector can play towards making India an Atmanirbhar Bharat by 2047. The Union Minister was speaking at the Udyam 2023 - an event for the MSME sector held in Duliajan, Dibrugarh,Assam. The event also held important discussion on emboldening the MSME sector, exhibition of products produced by the MSME sector & skill enhancement training programmes to enable MSME sector to meet the future ventures.
Speaking at the event, the Shri Sonowal said the role of MSME sector in making India reach its goal of becoming Atmanirbhar is supreme. He said under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi we have a goal becoming an Atmanirbhar Bharat by 2047. In order to achieve this goal, the role of MSME sector in enabling the country, the economy and the society is very important. He said they have the potential to become Agents of Change in our quest to become the best country in the world at the end of the Amrit Kaal.
Shri Sonowal said Udyam is an inspiring initiative to enable the MSME sector in this part of the country. He said it gives a window to the budding enterprises of the sector a world of opportunities. In order to reap the best of the opportunities, we must enable ourselves with best of knowledge and practices. He said this year’s union budget has laid the foundation for the MSME sector to propel its growth trajectory. The revamped credit guarantee scheme worth Rs 9000 crore is a shot in the arm for reviving the glory of MSMEs. He said policy amendments have been made which will further ease with which the MSMEs do business in the country.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 374
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 162.77crore
More than 49 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 162.77 Crore  today. More than 49 lakh  Vaccine Doseshave been administered till 7 pm today. More than 87 lakh  Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10392339
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2nd Dose
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9825312
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Precaution Dose
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2825458
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18391528
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2nd Dose
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17150043
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Precaution Dose
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2810029
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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42544326
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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535322233
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2nd Dose
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390454754
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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199279397
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2nd Dose
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167127070
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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124199438
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2nd Dose
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104286293
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Precaution Dose
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3097872
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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930129261
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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688843472
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Precaution Dose
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8733359
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Total
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1627706092
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 24th January, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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203
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2nd Dose
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3803
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Precaution Dose
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83980
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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325
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2nd Dose
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8197
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Precaution Dose
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121241
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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596105
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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752436
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2nd Dose
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1974836
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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113827
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2nd Dose
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564607
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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70757
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2nd Dose
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318410
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Precaution Dose
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343563
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1533653
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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2869853
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Precaution Dose
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548784
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Total
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4952290
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Setting up of Advisory Council for Open Network for Digital Commerce 
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade , Ministry of Commerce and Industry has initiated a project on Open Network for Digital Commerce . The task has been assigned to Quality Council of India . ONDC aims at promoting open networks developed on open sourced methodology, using open specifications and open network protocols independent of any specific platform. ONDC is expected to digitize the entire value chain, standardize operations, promote inclusion of suppliers, derive efficiencies in logistics and enhance value for consumers.
An advisory council has been constituted to advise the Government on measures needed to design and accelerate adoption of ONDC. The members of the Advisory council will be:
- Shri R.S. Sharma, CEO, National Health Authority
- Shri Nandan M. Nilekani, non-executive Chairman of Infosys
- Shri Adil Zainulbhai, Chairman, QCI and Capacity Building Commission
- Ms Anjali Bansal, Founder & Chairperson, Avaana Capital
- Shri Arvind Gupta, Co-founder & Head, Digital India Foundation
- Shri Dilip Asbe, MD & CEO, NPCI
- Shri Suresh Sethi, MD & CEO, NSDL
- Shri Praveen Khandelwal, Secretary-General, CAIT
- Shri Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO, RAI
Additional Secretary ,DPIIT shall be the cove nor of the Advisory Council.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President on a two-day visit to US to participate in 2nd World Hindu Congress Emplanes for Chicago
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu emplaned today for United States of America on a two-day visit on September 8-9, 2018. During this visit he will address the 2nd World Hindu Congress being held in Chicago on the occasion of 125th Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s Historic Speech at the Parliament of the World's Religions in 1893.
The Vice President will arrive Chicago on September 8th and on the same day he will participate in a programme organized by 14 Telugu Associations of the US at the Community Christian Church, Plainfield of Greater Chicago. NRIs from different parts of US are expected to attend this programme.
On September 9th at 10.30 am, the Vice President will meet the Organizers of World Hindu Congress. At 11 am he will meet different leaders from other countries attending this programme. At 12 noon he will address the World Hindu Congress.
On the same day evening, the Vice President will address a programme organised by Indian diaspora.
On September 11th, the Vice President will return to India.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Joint Press Communique India - Korea Trade Talks
India Korea aim to achieve the trade target of USD 50 Billion before 2030
India Korea agree to impart fresh momentum to the discussions on CEPA up-gradation negotiations
H.E. Mr. Yeo Han-Koo, the Minister for Trade of the Republic of Korea paid an official visit to India at the invitation of Sri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles of the Republic of India. Trade Minister Mr. Yeo met with the Commerce and Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal in New Delhi today.
Both the Ministers held wide ranging discussions covering the whole gamut of Bilateral Trade and Investment related aspects. The Ministers agreed to impart fresh momentum to the discussions on CEPA up-gradation negotiations and also promote extensive B2B interactions on trade and investment between the Industry leaders of the two countries.
The two Ministers agreed with the spirit of openness to address difficulties expressed by industry from both sides and instructed their respective negotiating teams to meet on a regular basis in order to conclude the CEPA up-gradation negotiations as soon as possible in a time bound manner building upon support from relevant stakeholders, so as to try to achieve the target of USD 50 Billion before 2030 which was agreed at the summit meeting in 2018.
This regular negotiations shall be a forum to discuss the difficulties of business community from both countries and emerging trade-related issues including supply chain resilience. The Ministers agreed to boost bilateral trade between India and Korea to achieve growth in a fair and balanced manner to the mutual advantage of both sides.
Ministry of Science & Technology
SEMINAR ON INDUSTRIAL LUBRICATION-2019
Kolkata, August 8, 2019
A Hindi Seminar on ‘Industrial Lubrication’ was inaugurated by Prof.  Harish Hirani, Director, CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur, Chief Guest Shri A.V. Kamlakar, CEO, SAIL-IISCO & DSP and other dignitaries today. The seminar was attended by delegates from IOCL, HPCL, RDCIS, SAIL-DSP, SAIL- ASP, PG and other renowned organizations.
On the occasion Prof.  Harish Hirani, Director, CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur stated that the paradigm Industrial Lubrication has mammoth significance in today’s Industrial Scenario. In such a scenario it is impending upon the practitioners of Science & Technology to apply the latest R&D development to further boost the efficacy of Lubrication Technologies. He also stated that all should strive towards attainment of self-reliance on Lubrication Technologies so that we are able to minimize dependence on foreign technologies. As a testimony to the latest developments in Lubrication Technologies Dr. Hirani cited the example of ‘Floating Ball’ and ‘Carbon-Graphite Solid Lubricant’. Dr. Hirani while stating the importance of Hindi as medium of communication, elaborated that usage of Hindi will help in fostering a sense of brotherhood and Unity.
Chief Guest Shri A.V. Kamlakar expressed his appreciation for Prof. Harish Hirani, Director, CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur for taking the initiative to organize such a wonderful technical seminar for the first time in Hindi in this area. Such seminars will help in the promotion of Rajbhasha in the field of Science and Technology. Shri Kamlakar urged all to espouse the Rajbhasa which will help in effectively communicating latest trends in Science & Technology pan-nation.
Ministry of Power
Cabinet approves MoU between India and USA for exchange of information in areas of mutual interest in the electricity sector
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s proposal for entering into a Memorandum of Understanding between Central Electricity Regulatory Commission , India and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission , United States of America  for exchange of information and experiences in areas of mutual interest to both in the electricity sectors.
The MoU will help in improving regulatory and policy framework for developing efficient whole sale power market and enhancing grid reliability.
The activities to be carried out under the MoU include the following:
- Identify energy-related issues and develop topics and possible agendas for the exchange of information and regulatory practices in areas of mutual interest;
- Organize visits by Commissioners and/or staff to participate in activities at each other’s facilities;
- Participate in seminars, visit, and exchanges;
- Develop programs of mutual interests and where appropriate hold these programs locally to enhance participation;
- When practical and of mutual interest, provide speakers on energy issues and other personnel .